Quince Antitrust Row Over Ugg IP Suits Must Navigate Free Speech

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2026-03-18 09:27:34

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Quince is suing Ugg owner Deckers Outdoor Corp. for alleged antitrust violations, claiming the company filed “sham” trademark lawsuits to monopolize the sheepskin footwear market. The case presents a constitutional challenge, as Quince must prove antitrust violations while navigating the First Amendment protections of companies’ rights to litigate. The legal battle highlights the tension between intellectual property enforcement and competitive practices in the billion-dollar slipper market.

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